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We remember William Stanley Osborn
We remember William Stanley Osborn
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1907
enlistment
Woolwich
United Kingdom
Source:9169005
16th July 1907
1914
marriage
Jane Chapman
Source:9169008
7th June 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9169005
16th August 1914 - 10th September 1915
1915
children
Stanley William Leslie Osborn
Source:9169008
28th March 1915
1916
location
46 Alloa Road, Depford, S.E.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9169009
23rd December 1916
1917
children
Gladys Winifred Osborn
Source:9169005
6th February 1917
1917
discharge
Source:9169006
9th September 1917
employment
General Labourer
Source:9169008
hospitalisation
Heart Trouble and Varicose Veins.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9169008
service
British Army
Private
D/1229
Dragoon Guards
Source:3341030
service
British Army
Private
1229
6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers)
Source:9169006
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Stanley |
| Initials | WS |
| Last Name | Osborn |
| Source | 9169009 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Alloa Road, Depford, S.E. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 23rd December 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | D/1229 | Dragoon Guards | Private | ||
| British Army | 1229 | 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley William Leslie Osborn | son | 28th March 1915 | |
| Gladys Winifred Osborn | daughter | 6th February 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louise Osborn | mother | ||
| Edward Steven Osborn | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Chapman | wife | 7th June 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1907-07-12 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1907-07-12 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Osborn.
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Osborn.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Osborn.Contributed by:
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Osborn.
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6th Dragoons Guards (Carabiniers) Cap Badge6th Dragoons Guards (Carabiniers) Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by William Osborn.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| 6th Dragoons Guards (Carabiniers) Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Ramsgate Royal harbour | Terry7885 |
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